Defense
Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.
Aircraft
Republic of Singapore Air Force Prepares for New Threats
The Republic of Singapore Air Force projected a strong presence at the Singapore Airshow
Aircraft
RSAF Boeing F-15SG Fighter Jet Flies at the Singapore Airshow
The F-15SG is a special variant of the Strike Eagle made for Singapore.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Latest Elbit Hermes UAV Sparks to Life
Hermes 650 multirole UAV boasts a 24-hour endurance
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Aircraft
China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon
China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Security
High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary
High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
Airports
Changi East Rises As Paya Lebar Closes
Changi East ready to open as Paya Lebar closes in the mid-2030s
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Wins Korean Engine Support Contract
P&W has signed a third contract for fighter engine support
Aircraft
Asia-Pacific Air Power Demand Fueled by China Threat
China’s expansionist aims boost requirements for military aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Aircraft
Hermeus Completes Iron Bird Quarterhorse Testing
Mk 0 is one of four test vehicles in Hermeus' hypersonic program
Aircraft
Bombardier Defense Prepares Luxury Global and Challenger Jets for Military Service
You probably won't find any champagne on these business jets.
Aircraft
Bombardier Defense Wins Hades Global 6500 Contract
Contract supports research for the Army's Hades program
Rotorcraft
Airbus Bags Biggest H145M Helicopter Order
German armed forces order up to 82 Airbus H145M helicopters
Safety
Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding
Tiltrotor crashes in the last two years have killed 20
Training and Workforce
Top Aces A-4s To Join Canada Adversary Fleet
Older fighters will reduce the RCAF's need to use CF-18s for adversary training
Aircraft
Bombardier Loses Canadian Patrol Aircraft Bid to Boeing
Bombardier claims its multi-mission offering was never fully evaluted.
Safety
STCs Underway for Klatt Works AR Oxygen Mask
The Klatt Works mask helps pilots fly the airplane in case of smoke in the cockpit
Aircraft
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Dassault's Rafale Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow – AIN
Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow
Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Chinese Air Force August 1st Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Chinese Air Force August 1st Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow
Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Dassault's Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Dassault's Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow Flying Display Opens with Big UAE-Themed Flypast
Dubai Airshow Opens with UAE-Themed Military and Civil Flypast
